Bound by Thread

13 March – 26 April 2025

Glen Eira City Council Gallery – Corner Glen Eira and Hawthorn Roads, Caulfield.

Bound by Thread  brings together work by artists from the Naarm Textile Collective who are exploring the possibilities for thread in their work. The exhibition will be a presentation of contemporary textile art practices from local and regional Victorian artists. The artists represent a diverse range of practices, exploring new ways of working, bringing different cultural perspectives, and subverting the medium in exciting ways.

Thread practices are woven through cultures and generations, a creative process which provides both opportunities for social connection, and individual expression. From functional objects to aesthetic works to social projects to more political practices. Bound by Thread brings the meanings bound into these works and the ways in which objects can generate memory and identity.

Naarm Textile Collective will present an exhibition of works which will stimulate thought and conversation to make thread more visible in the world of fine art. We will transform the gallery into a lively, welcoming, dynamic and thought-provoking exhibition. A range of Sunday workshops and Saturday stitching sessions will be a feature throughout the exhibition.

View the Bound by Thread Catalogue here.

View a walk through of the exhibition here.

Bound by Thread – Sit n Stitch Sessions

Come along to our Sit n Stitch sessions every Saturday from 1 – 5 pm.

We would love to see you there. Bring along your latest project, work with us and have a chat. Drop in for a short time or the full four hours – up to you. Sessions held March 14, 21, 28, April 11 and 18.

Glen Eira City Council Gallery Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday – Sunday: 1pm – 5pm

Gallery is closed Easter weekend and Anzac Day

Important Dates:

Exhibition Dates: 13 March – 26 April 2026

Exhibition Opening Event: 6-8pm Thursday 12 March 2026 

Collection of Artworks:  5-5.30pm Sunday 26 April or 9-9.30am Monday 27 April 2026 

Photos by @astridmulder.photography

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